Ella was paid an 11 percent commission on the pair of shoes that she sold. The department store had paid $25 wholesale for the shoes and had marked up the price by 40 percent to the selling price. How much did Ella earn for the sale?
Answer
A
$2.75
B
$3.85
C
$10.00
D
$12.75
Explanation
A 40% markup on the $25 wholesale price is $10, so the shoes sold for $25 + $10 = $35. Ella earned 11% of $35, which is $3.85, so the correct choice is $3.85.
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